Gutters cost in Bloomington, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,250 – $4,050
- Per linear ft
- $7.75 – $24
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #150
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Bloomington area: $1,250 to $4,050 for 160 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 4% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.3).
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Bloomington, IN, standard level
$2,100 to $3,200
About $12.50 to $19 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $870 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,100 | $3,200 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Bloomington, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 57% |
| Labor | $640 | $1,050 | $1,450 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,650 | $4,050 | 100% |
Where the Bloomington price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on sheet metal workers, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.79 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Bloomington is 0.99 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 39% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Indiana statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bloomington is at 94.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,500 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.1: $0 to $190.
Data note: 40% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Bloomington. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Bloomington quotes can differ
Material
Vinyl is $8-$12 per linear foot installed and aluminum $10-$20. Steel and copper run higher (HomeGuide).
Seamless
Seamless costs $3-$5+ more per linear foot than sectional, but has fewer places to leak.
Stories
Two-story homes add $1-$3 per linear foot for ladders and fall protection.
How Bloomington compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 160 linear ft range from $2,600 to $2,800 across Bloomington and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, INthis page | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | |
| Terre Haute, IN40 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +2% |
| Indianapolis, IN50 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +2% |
| Louisville, KY90 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | level |
| Lafayette, IN90 miles | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −1% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +6% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +3% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bloomington ranks #150 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bloomington is 3% below the Indiana figure.
Elsewhere in Indiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +2% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −1% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +6% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,850 | +8% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +1% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bloomington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $1,650 – $5,200 | $3,400 | +30% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −7% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −6% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −5% |
Planning more than one job in Bloomington?
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bloomington wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+4%) and roof replacement lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,650 – $11,600 | −7% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,500 – $30,500 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,250 – $24,800 | −2% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $620 – $2,200 | +4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $3,950 | level |
The best months for gutters in Bloomington
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Bloomington Indiana Univ (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Bloomington are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Bloomington gets about 49 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 18 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (5.4 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and August are the driest, at 3.7 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 21 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 21 | 3.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 42 | 23 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 32 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 42 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 62 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 65 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 64 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 56 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 34 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 26 | 3.5 | Cold |
Bloomington: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bloomington. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small house (120 linear ft) to large house (240 linear ft).
Basic
$1,250 to $2,350
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,100 to $3,200
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,900 to $4,050
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $930 – $1,800 | $1,550 – $2,450 | $2,200 – $3,050 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,250 – $2,350 | $2,100 – $3,200 | $2,900 – $4,050 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,850 – $3,500 | $3,100 – $4,750 | $4,300 – $5,950 |
Who does the work: Bloomington trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Bloomington the blend is 0.99.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Bloomington metro, so we used the Indiana statewide median: $30.79 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.47 and $43.81 an hour.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $23.81 an hour, 11% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $20.69 and $29.40 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 12.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.42 an hour, which is 3% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $30.52 an hour. BLS counts 360 of them working in the area, 49.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $180 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $100. That is a swing of roughly 3.9% to 6.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bloomington has 73,240 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 251st by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $23.47 | $30.79 | $43.81 | $29.71 | 1.04 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $20.69 | $23.81 | $29.40 | $26.65 | 0.89 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.28 | $23.42 | $30.52 | $22.66 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
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Gutters in Bloomington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Bloomington?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,250 to $4,050 in the Bloomington area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $3,200. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Bloomington?
About $7.75 to $24 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Bloomington or Terre Haute?
Terre Haute is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,700, which is 2% more than Bloomington ($2,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bloomington?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $2,650. Materials are 57% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Bloomington?
$1,250 to $4,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Bloomington?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Bloomington area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bloomington expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Indiana?
Bloomington is 3% below the Indiana statewide estimate ($2,700 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Indiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Bloomington?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $30.79 an hour, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.47 to $43.81.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Bloomington?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,250 to $2,350 and premium work $2,900 to $4,050. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+When is the best time to install gutters in Bloomington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and August are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Gutters near Bloomington
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Home Genius Exteriors: How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed range minus the $4-$9 per linear foot labor figure from Home Genius Exteriors.